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Simon Baron-Cohen, "The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention" (Allen Lane, 2020)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Repetition and Systematic Changes Lead to Innovation

Autistic individuals learn by repeating tasks to see if they get the same result every time and then making systematic changes to a pattern by altering one variable at a time. This approach is similar to what scientists, inventors, and great artists do, as they repeat tasks while making small changes to see if it improves the previous result. Rather than being seen as an obsession, this learning style should be recognized as a unique way of processing information, leading to the creation of fantastic pieces of music or innovative devices.

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